Mary To Majo No Hana -

: Accompanied by a black cat named Tib, a broomstick whisks her away to Endor College , a prestigious academy for witches hidden high above the clouds.

Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi—the visionary behind The Secret World of Arrietty and When Marnie Was There —the film is an adaptation of Mary Stewart’s 1971 classic, The Little Broomstick . It carries the unmistakable DNA of Ghibli veterans, featuring the and lush, detailed backgrounds that define the aesthetic. The Story: From Boredom to Broomsticks Mary to Majo no Hana

The story follows Mary Smith, a clumsy, red-haired girl who recently moved to the Shropshire countryside to live with her Great Aunt Charlotte. Her quiet life takes a sharp turn when she discovers a rare, glowing flower in the woods called "Fly-by-Night." : Accompanied by a black cat named Tib,

: While initially enchanted, Mary soon discovers that the school’s leaders, Madame Mumblechuuk and Doctor D, are conducting dark, dangerous magical experiments . Themes and Charm The Story: From Boredom to Broomsticks The story

At its heart, the film is a about self-confidence and the ethics of power.

When Studio Ghibli announced a hiatus in 2014, fans across the globe felt a pang of loss. However, from that temporary end came a vibrant new beginning: . Their debut feature, Mary to Majo no Hana (released as Mary and the Witch’s Flower ), is a breathtaking fantasy that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new. A Familiar Spark of Magic

: Touching the flower grants Mary temporary magical powers.